tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51735055334054394672024-03-13T21:13:12.248+00:00Christian Leadership MinistriesWe develop and use creative tools, techniques and approaches to equip leaders and officers within the Christian Community; enabling churches to mobilise their congregations and fulfil their vision and mission.
CLM also enables individuals to discover their God-given gifts and talents and empower them to use these to impact others in their place of worship and/or the local community.Oenca Fontainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267846719991067078noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173505533405439467.post-53548577202189105072014-12-02T02:17:00.000+00:002014-12-02T02:21:20.182+00:00Physical Health: Why Should I Take Care Of Me? ~ Written by Christopher Dryden <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Back in the day Olivia Newton-John sang
a song called ‘Let’s Get Physical’. It turned out to be among other things a
great song to use at the gym whilst on the treadmill. Not that I would know
from experience, because I wouldn’t be seen dead on a treadmill. Yet it’s that
very reluctance to take my physical health seriously enough that made the
weekend series on the issue so important.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It’s all well and good doing the church
stuff. Go to church, sing the songs, give to the offering and that’s about it.
Of course we have to look after the spiritual man with prayer and bible study.
Often however we can – I can get things so high minded that I forget one
crucial thing. That thing is that God created the physical as well as the
spiritual. Indeed how we deal with the physical is often a better reflection of
how we cope with the spiritual and Jesus Himself suggests if we can’t get it in
the physical, we’ll struggle with the spiritual things (cf. John 3:12).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The weekend was an exploration in how we
are responsible for the body God has given us. An often neglected or
over-emphasised area of the three parts that make up the human experience –
spiritual-emotional-spiritual – the training session put things in a perspective
that left all attendants in no doubt that how we treat our bodies matters to
God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These considered three important aspects
– Exercise, Nutrition and Rest. It was fascinated seeing the biblical
perspective from the beginning on issues like the food we should eat; the
importance of rest as an individual and collective exercise as well as
considering carefully the benefits of implementing regular physical exercise to
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This was no mere theoretical exercise of
listening and reading – active participation was the order of the two days.
These included the experiential elements of a ‘light’ physical work-out (light
for some, others recognised that if this was light, they had a long way to go
to make light). Participants also practiced therapeutic methods of massage both
for the self and on someone else. Topping this off was a remarkably informative
and engaging look at healthy eating with samples on hand that impressed those
looking on. What stood out was just what you could do with the wide range of
fruits, vegetables, pulses and other fresh and natural foods that can provide
all the nutrition needed to make progress to a sustainable and energy-filled
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">All this delivered in a God-centred way
for us to see the connection between the way God wants us to live and what He
has provided to make that happen. It was enlightening to many in attendance
especially when contrasted to a lot of the ways the world conditions people to
go for cheap, quick and often unhealthy options.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">With the opportunity as ever to listen,
engage, reflect and map out ways to progress in the light of what we knew, the
weekend was a thoroughly stimulating experience. Oenca delivered a superbly
crafted weekend with the input of some special guest presenters and practitioners.
The Purley Chase staff also accommodated everyone with splendid accommodation
and suitable meals to compliment what was being delivered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; color: black;">Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy
Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your
own; </span></i><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><sup><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; color: black; font-size: 9pt;">20 </span></sup></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; color: black;">you were bought at a price. Therefore honour
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It’s more than just getting physical –
as Olivia Newton-John suggested. It’s about recognising that as the creation of
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Oenca Fontainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267846719991067078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173505533405439467.post-90862093856465972132013-07-17T12:16:00.000+01:002013-07-17T12:16:00.750+01:00What has God gifted me with? (Spiritual Gifts Part 1)<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Had an AWESOME weekend of teaching, learning and connecting with an amazing group of people intent on discovering their Spiritual Gifts - To God be all the glory!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We discovered everyone's 'Top 3' Spiritual Gifts over the weekend and the range included:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Helping / Serving; Teaching; Wisdom; Knowledge; Hospitality; Administration; Leadership; Faith; Giving; Mercy; Pastor / Shepherding; Evangelist; and Prophecy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This was definitely a seminar with a difference! All participants engaged in a number of practical assignments to discover and/or confirm the Spiritual Gift(s) that God has given them specifically for use in ministry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Everyone who joined us over the weekend had 'breakthrough' and 'light-bulb' moments, which was great and a real blessing to be part of. The weekend was lighthearted, fun and full of laughter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Once again, thank you to everyone who came along, fully participated on the weekend and also to all of you have been praying for the ministry's success. As we learned the last time we were together, there is certainly MUCH power in prayer - we appreciate your spiritual efforts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you want join us for the Part 2: "What am I supposed to do with my gifting?"</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">, taking place </span>7 - 8th September, but were unable to join us for Part 1, contact me as I have some suggestions to bring you 'up to speed', ready to take part in September. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">By God's grace, we are looking forward to another amazing and uplifting weekend So do come along and join us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Until the next time...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stay blessed</span><br />
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Oenca Fontainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267846719991067078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173505533405439467.post-51282535906533760802013-02-05T10:43:00.000+00:002013-02-05T10:43:05.467+00:00Your Date with Destiny<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">WOW... What a weekend... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Last weekend, 2 - 3 February, I had the pleasure of accompanying 19 people on a journey of discovery to understand and/or confirm God's plan and destiny for their lives!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">At this, the launch weekend seminar for Christian Leadership Ministries, we had people from a number of different church denominations, as well as someone who doesn't attend church, all working together in harmony, supporting each other, sharing, giving of themselves, having fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For me, the atmosphere was amazing. I witnessed many new friendships being formed and new connections being made. It was like I could actually 'feel' the presence of God with us throughout the whole weekend. Based on comments made and the feedback received, it was an amazing experience for everyone who participated. All in all, it was a God-inspired, confirming and connecting experience. It was wonderful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So what was so wonderful about it? What did we actually cover over this weekend journey to discover our destiny projects and God's will for our lives?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Well on the first day we worked our way through a number of things, including:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">7 principles to remind us that whatever our ultimate kingdom pursuits are, it all starts with God;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4 steps to give our lives focus;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">an awareness of what stops us from achieving the goals in our lives & strategies to overcome; and </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the importance of having support as we actively work for God.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The second day, which finished at lunchtime, our morning included:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the benefits of living a purpose driven life;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5 steps that will move us from merely identifying our God-given purpose, to actually being in a position to fulfil it!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">During our time together we uncovered lots of ideas for mission work, including:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the use of Art to minister to people;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">working with the homeless</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">prayer and healing;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">praise and worship;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">mentoring & developing young people;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">counselling;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">family life and family development ministries;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">evangelising</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">'Church in the Community'; and </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ministries for holistic development (mentally, physically, financially and emotionally).</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">By the end of our time together, participants went away with, not only clarity in terms of the ministry they themselves want to get actively involved in, but the also left with a plan of action and their first 3 - 5 steps to move forward with. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I want to say a special "Thank you" to EVERYONE who was involved in making the weekend possible: to the Lord, for His guidance and vision; special thanks to Ann, Dave and all the staff at Purley Chase, who provided "home from home" hospitality to us; to all those who came along and took such an active part; and to everyone who has helped me in ensuring that this weekend was such a success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thank you once again, and until the next time,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stay blessed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>Oenca Fontainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267846719991067078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173505533405439467.post-2338629611798964762013-01-11T11:48:00.001+00:002013-01-11T11:48:23.855+00:00Feeling all aloneFor me... there is nothing sweeter than a close companionship with God. Having clear direction and knowing that I am progressing along the path that God has purposed for me, brings a spring in my step. It makes enduring setbacks and life's hardships bearable, and at times, I can even appreciate the personal strength and faith-building that comes from going through such experiences. However, when the silence comes... for me, it's a very different experience...<br />
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When I can't seem to hear from God; when the clarity of the next step doesn't seem apparent; when progress seems thwarted; and friends, family or church brethren seem to be singing from a completely different hymn sheet, self-doubt sets in, life feels cold and my seemingly only option, at those times seems to be, abandon hope... retreat into myself... give up... <br />
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But there really is another way. As a child of the Most high, our Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ and the Comforter, is NEVER afar off. It's times like this that I remember that well known poem 'Footsteps in the Sand' by Mary Stevenson.<br />
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So what can I do during these lonely times? What has worked for me when I have been here before?<br />
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Firstly, claiming the promises of God from the Bible<br />
"I can do all thing through Christ Jesus who strengthens me" <i>Philippians 4:13</i><br />
I remember that if ... God makes the decision, He will also make the provision.<br />
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you" <i>Matthew 6:33</i><br />
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Secondly, I remember again what God has promised me personally. I recall all the assurances that I have been given when I have listened to that 'still small voice' in times past, and that gives me comfort.<br />
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And thirdly, I bring to mind all the things that I have witnessed along my walk with God, my personal testimonies of the power and goodness of God.<br />
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These three things have helped me when I have felt alone. I don't know, try them, and see if they can bring you comfort to you too.<br />
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Until the next time, stay blessed.<br />
OencaOenca Fontainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267846719991067078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173505533405439467.post-88997839853544022013-01-03T12:22:00.000+00:002013-01-10T15:58:50.466+00:00A time to be still<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When you're waiting on God, it's a good time to sit alone, be quiet, think about God, pray, read your Bible and listen</span>.<br />
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One element of an active devotional life is to build in or plan "quiet time" into your devotional practice. Bible study, prayer and fasting are ALL very important elements in building a close relationship with God. However, communication in any relationship is a two-way process. Your relationship with God is no different. God wants us to communicate to Him through prayer, learn about Him through the Word, <span style="background-color: white;"></span>dedicate and consecrate ourselves through fasting, AND He wants the opportunity to be able to respond directly to our requests, through that 'still small voice'.</div>
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When God create mankind He gave us free will and choice. So He won't force His way into our lives, How won't necessarily shout to give His point of view; He'll wait for a quiet moment, wait for that invitation, wait for an opportunity to be heard.</div>
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In any important relationship, it's important to create the time and space for both parties in the relationship to speak and for both parties to be heard. Our relationship with God is no different.</div>
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So perhaps you are at a crossroad in your life and need direction; you may have made requests to God and are awaiting an answer to prayer; you maybe lonely and in need of a friend...</div>
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My question to you is: Have you taken some time out lately, to be quiet, still, alone with God; just to listen to what He has to communicate to you?</div>
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Until the next time, stay blessed.</div>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Oenca</span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"></span>Oenca Fontainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267846719991067078noreply@blogger.com0